Subfamily Polystomoidinae Yamaguti, 1963
Introduction
Members of the subfamily Polystomoidinae are characterised as having a haptor with three pairs of suckers, with or without haptoral anchors. Intestinal crura without diverticula, not united posteriorly. Testis single. Uterus not extending back to ovary. Vagina present.
Polystomoidines are parasites of turtles (Yamaguti 1963).
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History of changes
Note that this list may be incomplete for dates prior to September 2013.
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12-Feb-2010 | (import) |